Cardiac Ultrasound

Ultrasound is an integral part of the Diagnostic Cardiology services provided by St. Mary’s. Identifying and treating heart disease and its complications requires state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment such as the Philips iE33 which produces excellent 2D and 3D images during Echocardiograms, Stress Echocardiograms, and Transesophageal Echocardiograms. A superbly trained staff operates this equipment. All three cardiac sonographers are certified by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS).

St. Mary’snew affiliation with MaineHealth Cardiology provides patients with access to the finest cardiologists in the State of Maine, namely: James Parker, MD, FACC, Roy Ulin, MD, FACC, and Lynette Weeman, DO, FACC.

On our campus you’ll find Ataollah Letafati, MD, who has long been associated with St. Mary’s heart care and our Cath Lab. We also have a strong working relationship with the physicians of Central Maine Heart Associates.

Cardiac ultrasound exams are scheduled through our central scheduling line at 207-777-4049.

Patient Preparation

Echocardiograms:: No prep required.

Stress Echocardiograms: Nothing by mouth four hours prior to exam. O.K.to take medications in AM with water. If you take a beta blocker, ask your doctor prior to exam.

Transesophogeal Echocardiograms: Nothing by mouth six hours prior to exam. O.K. to take medications in AM with a sip of water.